webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Phang-nga tour operators boycott visits to Similan-Surin islands to protest against new restrictions About 50 tour operators in the southern province of Phang-nga have agreed to suspend boat trips to Similan-Surin islands in the Andaman sea for Monday and Tuesday to protest against the decision of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation to limit the number of visitors to 3,850 a day, including 525 scuba divers. The limitation of visitors will come into force on when the two islands reopen to tourists after several months of closure during the monsoon season. Besides the limitation of visitors, overnight stay on the islands is also not permitted. Tour operators met on Sunday at the multi-purpose hall of Ban Tap Lamu in Thai Muang district of Phang-nga to discuss the new restrictions which they opposed. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/phang-nga-tour-operators-boycott-visits-to-similan-surin-islands-to-protest-against-new-restrictions/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2018-10-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Do they want a sustainable industry or a possible permanent closure due to there greed , they could possibly increase their prices to compensate the loss of customers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 This is all about the cheap snorkeling trips for the Chinese, killing the reefs. Thousands have been taken out every day to the islands. But not only. Every morning the death trap caravan from Phuket to Tab Lamu was clogging the road and they were racing like maniacs, same thing back in the afternoon. Pollution, waste, dirt allover the harbor. Just hope the Government won't row back in this case and keeps the still even too high quota for the speed boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Seems like they are willing to cut off their noses to spite their face. Up to them. Less stress on the environment of the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngBKK Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Chinese tourist will be excepted...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Typical dog in the manger attitude, they will be the ones losing money and the islands will be recovering, a win-win situation. Hopefully a lot of companies will go out of business to leave tourism at a sustainable level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Good news, well done the operators. Now I have one more suggestion for them.....make it permanent, then, just maybe, Thailand will one day see the beauty of those islands as they once used to be before the money grabbing, gouging, tour operators and their hangers on descended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdimike Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 It's all about money and greedy tour boat operators. The government needs to stand firm on this issue or suffer the consequences of destroying the reefs and surrounding waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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